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Hi Jason, I am not 100% sure. I have a filter on it that takes out the Prop, so you can see through it. That has a tint to it, so that may be part of it. I think I adjusted the settings on the camera at one point, but that was years ago and I don't remember which ones. Sorry not much help with this. Mike

@@pipercomanche2506 thanks very much! Again you’re videos have been awesome as I’ve gotten into a groove in my own Comanche

Hi Paughco, I have heard good things about the A2A Comanche and its flight model. Have fun flying her.

I agree flight sim is better than nothing :-)

Isn't it just crazy. Unfortunately all to common. Mike

Hi Tom, there is a lot of information on this topic online. Heritage Aero has a channel that shows how the gear works and the Northeast Comanche tribe has a video library where there is all kinds of information. Mike

It is an addictive drug. 😀

@@pipercomanche2506 ahhh yes you are right about that. I can only afford to fly on a flight simulator on Xbox right now lol.l a high school buddy of mine his dad was an aviation mechanic and had taught me quite a bit about flying but never got a chance to go up and was also we were in what was called the air national guard explorer program in high school that was fun. now I would sell my truck to get my pilot license lol If I didn't need it!

@@michaelharper2339 I understand. :-) Keep in mind, there is no limit on how long it takes you to get your Pilots License, if you can afford 1 flight a week or every 2 weeks that is what you can do. Once you have it, look for a flying club in your area. That is probably the cheapest route. And keep working in the Sim it will help. Best of luck. Mike

@@pipercomanche2506 thank you! I definitely keep the dream and hope alive that I might get there one day. thank you for the great video and keep it coming.

Hi Elliott, sure but you would be able to get more information from Avionics Place in Rockford. I was not really involved with it day to day. I dropped the plane off in June and picked it up in December. Talk to Dave he is one of the owners, he can give you the blow by blow.

@@pipercomanche2506 perfect thank you. Could you get me their name we are in the process of removing the system in place of our up coming g1000 STC but the military is a little hesitant to make the change.

@@pipercomanche2506 never mind I see their name is actually avionics place hahaha

Lol

​@@pipercomanche2506props are more efficient the slower they turn to a point.

Hi Justin, I'm not sure. I know it was done by serial number so maybe not. You would need to ask your Avionics shop to be sure. Mike

I guess I could get it from the FAA registry by tail number. But still interested in what modification you made and maybe have not made because of complexity.

@@shawnshay3051 HI Shawn, I hate to say this but I have been modifying her for just over 10 years. I don't have a list or anything. I would have to pull the books, or watch the videos to see what I did each year as I have a tendency to upgrade at Annual. One of my 1st videos is an overview of the plane. Here is a link. czcams.com/video/U-VxOYHPS1g/video.html this would be a good place to start. The only update I did before this video was to install the GTN 650 and 210 (the 210 allows my IPAD to communicate with the GTN) Thanks Mike

@@pipercomanche2506 Thanks for the quick response! I will take a look at all the videos. One quick question did you ever upgrade the seats? I am 6'4" and currently using seats that don't adjust vertically and been trying to see if anyone else has undertaken this task.

@@shawnshay3051 I am only 6 ft and have not had an issue. What some guys have done is remove the bottom seat cushion take it to a Auto Interior Shop, have them open it and cut the padding in half then put it back together using the same material. You can then reinstall it. Will probably get you 2-3 inches which may be enough. That is one option. I think there is a second option that some have gone and replaced their seats with another model of Piper Seat (Lance I think, but don't quote me on that) and the new seat has a height adjustment built in to it. They do it via a 337. Not cheap but doable. If you have Facebook get in the group called Piper Comanche and ask, someone will be able to provide you the info. Mike

Why is that? I was ready to switch to Knots, I had all my landing speeds refigured in knots, had all my regular and emergency checklist switched. The only reason I was happy I stayed in MPH is my current airspeed indicator was in MPH and I did not want to replace it. If I switched to knots I was going to pull it out and just use the GI-275. Knots or MPH really do not matter as long as you fly the speeds that need to be flown. I have nothing against knots if that is what you are implying, my old plane was in knots its not a big deal one way or another.

Well that is good to hear. I think the owner of A2A owns a Comanche. :-)

Hi Trey, Yes that is the autopilot I ended up with. Mike

Lol, I have been flying 3-4 times since I made this video, I just have not recorded anything. It is a pain in the backside to edit everything taking me an entire afternoon to download videos. I would rather play Squad. :-) I have to goto Annual end of next month, I may record that.

@pipercomanche2506 ok 10 4. I get the annual piece, mine is coming up myself

Hi, yes when I was going to put in the STEC 3100 Auto Pilot it plays better with the 275s. I ended up with the Garmin GFC500 which would have worked fine with the G5s but the 275s where already installed. I will admit, I do like the 275s better and spent the extra $500 on Synthetic Vision which, even on the small screen, makes approaches easier.

Hi Raleigh, I have not heard of the 2225-2275 RPM rule. Are you flying a 180? Mike

@@pipercomanche2506 I found it in a 250 poh online. I’ve not been to airport to read my ‘61 250 poh but I thought I remembered seeing it in it also.

@@raleighleesman1281 Morning Raleigh, I just looked in the limitations section of my POH and did not see that recommendation. Let me know when you find it and on what page. I am looking in the Killough manual for a 1958-1960 model serial number 24-103 through 24-2298 which is where my plane falls into.

Mike. I do not know where I read that? I retraced my steps and can only find limitations on running engine smoothly and avoiding high mp on a 180. I look forward to trying some different settings with more confidence if it ever warms up again. I do wonder about the the vibration and if it is a huge deal with a 3 blade prop? As I do not need additional aviation expenses:-) I’m based out of KPIR an old outfit there used Comanche’s for charter and said 24 square I know mine sure runs smooth at 2350-2400. You’re a Great American!

Hey Chris, sure I can try. Fire away

Hi Ben, that's a lot of questions. I guess it boils down to what you would like automated in the plane. If you are strictly VFR and don't do a lot of long cross countrys where having some automation really helps. Then leave it as is. If however you would like to upgrade, then start with the Panel it will open up the center for a radio stack, then I would get a solid GPS and start building the panel out from there. Auto Pilot can be the last thing if you don't want much automation. Talk to you Local avionics shop to plan it. Have fun shopping. :-) Mike

Hi Pchansen, yes cost was one factor, with the G3x you would still need 1 275 or G5 as back up. Also I put them in when I thought I was installing the STEC Auto Pilot. When that went to Hades, they were already there. 😊

Hey Chad, grass makes the airplane dirty :-). I think I got it figured out but it would be fun to fly to Breakfast sometime.

going to bessies this morning actually, give me a shout one day we will make it happen!@@pipercomanche2506

Hi Mario, the Auto Pilot is trimming the aircraft as the airspeed builds. Trim takes the pressure off the controls by making the tail fly in a more neutral position for a given airspeed.

@@pipercomanche2506 Ohhh it was the autopilot! Very cool. I've only flown old piper PA-28s with no fancy stuff. Nice plane.

I guess I don't understand the question. I don't have a starting issue so I am a bit lost.

In the Bentley I insert the key and turn it to the right, then I press the start button and job done. That was 1948 technology.

​@@MENSA.lady2ahh you are comparing a water cooled car engine to an air cooled aircraft engine. Yes you are correct, compared to starting a car this is much more involved.

HI Mensa....I guess it is a question of how fast you would like to go. All aircraft are trade offs. Just taking stats off Trade A Plane a comparably priced Piper Archer would be from the early 1980s and Cruise at 140 MPH with a useful load of say 800-1000/lbs. A Comanche 180 is going to be 160 MPH give or take with the same payload and a bigger cabin. If you step up to a 250 then you are getting 180 MPH and 1000-1200 lb useful load. Same cabin at the 180. It's like asking why do guys fly jets....because they can. 🙂

I agree. In the UK we call it horses for courses. You pay your money and take yourchoice.

Cheyenne II Mike

Hi Ken, I use a patch cable that goes to the GoPro. Here is the link www.nflightcam.com/products/nflightcam-audio-solution-for-gopro-hero5

I kinda figured it was something like that. I just can't believe I picked up 10 MPH doing it.

I too was going to suggest Mike watch some of Mike Busch's videos (YT: Savvy Aviation Channel). Mike B is a big believer in Low RPM, wide-open-throttle and Lean of Peak. The Low RPM & WOT allows for better combustion efficiency, and the LOP allows for better fuel efficiency and most importantly low CHT, which in turns extends the life of the engine, especially the exhaust valves. The tradeoff is slightly slower aircraft speed.

I don't know if it warrants that but I would like to talk to one of the guys that have done all the aerodynamic tweaks to see if they get the same thing. One of the guys down in Missouri got is 180 going pretty quick by doing that.